Energy Star Refrigerators

Features

• ENERGY STAR qualified refrigerators feature modern insulation and compressor technology to improve energy efficiency. According to ENERGY STAR, qualified refrigerators "are 20% more energy efficient than the minimum federal standard."
  
  

Benefits

• The primary benefit of using an ENERGY STAR qualified refrigerator is that they use less electricity which can amount to lower utility bills. ENERGY STAR states that choosing a new qualified model rather than a non-qualified model can reduce energy bills by $165 over the lifetime of the fridge.
  
  

Considerations

• A large proportion of the energy produced in the U.S. is generated by burning coal and gas which cause emissions that are thought to contribute to global warming. Reducing personal energy consumption can reduce greenhouse gas emissions.